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China Soap And Detergent Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the soap and detergent price stood at $2,240 per ton (CIF, China), shrinking by -12.2% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 an increase of 21% month-to-month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $2,699 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to September 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Japan ($16.1 per kg), while the price for Indonesia ($587 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Soap And Detergent Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was soap ($10.3 per kg), while the price for non-soap washing and cleaning preparations amounted to $1,066 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by soap (+3.9%).
China Soap And Detergent Imports
In September 2022, supplies from abroad of soap and detergents increased by 11% to 135K tons, rising for the second consecutive month after three months of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in April 2022 with an increase of 14% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 136K tons. From May 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, soap and detergent imports declined slightly to $301M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2022 with an increase of 19% m-o-m. As a result, imports attained the peak of $350M. From June 2022 to September 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
China Soap And Detergent Imports by Type
In September 2022, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations (117K tons) constituted the largest type of soap and detergent supplied to China, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, non-soap washing and cleaning preparations exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, soap (17K tons), sevenfold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of non-soap washing and cleaning preparations was relatively modest.
In value terms, soap ($176M) and non-soap washing and cleaning preparations ($125M) appeared to be the most imported types of soap and detergents in China.
China Soap And Detergent Imports by Country
In September 2022, Indonesia (60K tons) constituted the largest supplier of soap and detergent to China, accounting for a 44% share of total imports. Moreover, soap and detergent imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (26K tons), twofold. Malaysia (8.6K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.4% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Indonesia totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Brazil (-2.0% per month) and Malaysia (-0.2% per month).
In value terms, Japan ($74M) constituted the largest supplier of soap and detergent to China, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($35M), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by South Korea, with an 11% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value from Japan amounted to +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-3.4% per month) and South Korea (-0.8% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the soap and detergent market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20413120 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., n.e.c.
- Prodcom 20413150 - Soap in the form of flakes, wafers, granules or powders
- Prodcom 20413180 - Soap in forms excluding bars, cakes or moulded shapes, p aper, wadding, felt and non-wovens impregnated or coated with soap/detergent, flakes, granules or powders
- Prodcom 20421915 - Soap and organic surface-active products in bars, etc., for toilet use
- Prodcom 20421930 - Organic surface-active products and preparations for washing the skin, whether or not containing soap, p.r.s.
- Prodcom 20413240 - Surface-active preparations, whether or not containing soap, p .r.s. (excluding those for use as soap)
- Prodcom 20413250 - Washing preparations and cleaning preparations, with or without soap, p.r.s. including auxiliary washing preparations excluding those for use as soap, surface-active preparations
- Prodcom 20413260 - Surface-active preparations, whether or not containing soap, n .p.r.s. (excluding those for use as soap)
- Prodcom 20413270 - Washing preparations and cleaning preparations, with or without soap, n.p.r.s. including auxiliary washing preparations excluding those for use as soap, surface-active preparations
- Prodcom 20421850 - Dentifrices (including toothpaste, denture cleaners)
- Prodcom 20411000 - Glycerol (glycerine), crude, glycerol waters and glycerol lyes
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when Soap imports increased by 50% month-on-month. In value terms, Soap imports dropped to $83M in December 2023.
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In 2020, Chinese exports of soap in different forms increased twofold, reaching 779K tons in physical terms or $1.4B in value terms. The U.S. remains the largest importer of soap from China, accounting for 43% of the Chinese exports. Australia and Japan follow the U.S. with a combined 16%-share of total exports. Among the leading importers, the U.S. featured the most intensive growth of soap purchases from China. The average export price for soap from China stood at $1,772 per ton in 2020.
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